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Tommy’s Socotra Saga: Unveiling the Dragon’s Blood Isle!
Hey wanderlusters! It’s Tommy, back with tales of a destination so extraterrestrial, it felt like landing on another planet. Forget your typical tropical getaway – I’ve just returned from Socotra Island, a treasure trove in the Arabian Sea, and trust me, it’s left with a piece of my adventurous heart. I embarked in January seeking Read more
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The PhotoPills Socotra Tour
The whispers of Socotra’s otherworldly beauty have long been circulating among the photography crowd. Its otherworldly landscapes, ancient dragon’s blood trees, and untouched beaches form a canvas unlike any other destination on our planet. Just this year in March, the famous photography app and workshop organisers, PhotoPills, brought those rumours to life with their long-awaited Read more
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Meet Robson Jesus From Brazil
In November 2022, we had the privilege of welcoming Robson Jesus in Socotra, a remarkable individual from Brazil. His mission? To become the first black man to set foot in every country on the planet. Yemen was his country number 75. Unfortunately, due to the political unrest in Yemen, visiting the mainland was challenging. However, this Read more
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Bringing A Drone to Socotra
Effective from October 2024, all visitors carrying a drone to Socotra will require a special permit before arrival. The permit costs $100 and is payable in cash upon arrival at the airport. Getting the permit is straightforward. Your local tour operator must file a request with the local government, and the permit will be granted Read more
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Cancellation Of Socotra Sunday Flights
Emirates Aviation Services (EAS) has announced today the cancellation of all Sunday flights to and from Socotra efficiently immediately. They ask all passengers who booked on the Sunday flight to reschedule their flight to the nearest available dates at their earliest convenience with no extra cost. All other flights secluded on Tuesday and Friday remain Read more
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Socotra Internet and Mobile Coverage
Internet access and mobile phone coverage on Socotra are limited. While there have been some improvements in internet connectivity thanks to Starlink, however, it still needs to be closer to what you might expect in other parts of the world. Mobile Coverage If you want to stay connected while travelling to Socotra, buy an Etisalat Read more
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Entry visa to Socotra Yemen
In January 2010, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Yemen announced that they will no longer be issuing visas on arrival to the country. A report released by the Ministry stated that in an effort to fight terrorism and strengthen security measures to prevent the infiltration of terrorist elements into the country, the granting of Read more